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live December 5 | 10:00 AM
Hôtel des ventes Giraudeau

491 - France, Algerian War (1954–1962).

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€80 - 120

Sale fees

24%

France, Algerian War (1954–1962). Rare "FS" (Fairbairn Sykes) commando dagger, "F.O.M." (Forces Outre-Mer) model, based on the design by Henrion-Conversat / Super Nogent. Fluted "ZAMAC" handle. Stainless steel guard; the underside of the guard is marked "F.O.M." and numbered "2089." Tapered white steel blade, double-edged with a central ridge. Sheath made of sheet metal in its original lacquer finish, with a belt loop made of khaki-colored spun cotton canvas and a snap-fastener retention tab. This dagger was in service with the Marine Commandos and paratroopers during the Algerian War. 27.5 cm (blade 16 cm). (Signs of wear and normal use; in fairly good condition). Note: A rare dagger; fewer than 2,000 were produced.

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Auction details

Militaria
Saturday, December 5
10:00 AM
25 Rue Joseph-Cugnot
37300 Joue-les--tours, France

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Hôtel des ventes Giraudeau +33 2 47 37 71 71 contact@hdv-giraudeau.fr
On Drouot for more than 10 years avec More than 130,000 lots published

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